"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."--Bob Marley

Sometimes at the Hicks house, a night out translates to a night in, with some good music and a couple of glasses of fine wine. As we visited tonight, I realized, for about the tenth time today, that I don't have time to visit or imbibe! I have a stack (translated as more than three) commissions that are due this next week! Good news and bad news... Yes, I will get them done on time, and no, I will not be doing anything else for a few days... Not writing, and not prodding you to write!

The picture I have posted is in my living room. It is DJ central in Cheryl Land. This is where I play the music of my life. You will note the huge painting of Steve Poltz which adorns my wall. This is from a few years ago when we had bands regularly playing at the Image Warehouse. And for each show we would make a hand painted sign that advertised the artist. This is the only one I kept.

For those of you who are not familiar with Poltz's music, he co-wrote "You Were Meant For Me" with Jewel, as well as many other musical jewels. See video below:

So, since I won't be "here" to push and pull you to write, I am leaving you my play list. This is what I will be listening to as I work. If you care to and dare to share your own play list with me, I am pretty sure I would enjoy it, too.

I have not previewed all of these videos. Some of them are undoubtedly enticing, while some of them are comprised of lyrics and nature scenes. No matter. It is the music that counts. So--wash, rinse, repeat, because I have only provided you with limited listening pleasure! And, so sorry, but I could not figure out how to link everything into a continuous loop, so just feel free to pick and choose... Also, please keep in mind that I was a child of the seventies...

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Ludwig van Beethoven